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Hypermobility: Mastering Control and Resilience with Isometric Stretching: Building Strength and Stability for EDS Patients
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Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 11 2025
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.14 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Mastering Control and Resilience with Isometric Stretching
Building Strength and Stability for EDS Patients
Living with Hypermobility, especially with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can feel like an uphill battle. The unpredictability of pain, frequent joint instability and daily fatigue can make movement feel like a challenge rather than a joy. But what if you could take back control of your body?
In this practical and empowering guide, you'll discover how isometric stretching is a safe and controlled method of strengthening muscles that can help you build stability, resilience and confidence in your movements. Unlike traditional stretching, which can often worsen symptoms for hypermobile individuals, isometric stretching activates and supports the muscles around your joints, reducing pain and improving function.
What You'll Learn in This Book:
✔️ How to stabilise your joints and prevent injuries with targeted isometric exercises.
✔️ Why traditional physical therapy often fails hypermobile individuals and what to do instead.
✔️ The connection between hypermobility, pain, fatigue and nervous system responses.
✔️ A step-by-step approach to engaging the right muscles without overstretching.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been struggling with hypermobility for years, this book offers the tools and techniques you need to feel stronger, more in control and empowered in your own body.
Take the first step toward a stronger, more stable you and start mastering your movement today!
About the Author
Natalie Whittaker is a holistic and sports massage therapist with years of experience helping individuals with hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and chronic pain conditions, regain strength, stability and confidence in their bodies. With a deep understanding of how hypermobile bodies function differently, Natalie has developed tailored techniques that challenge traditional approaches to movement and rehabilitation. Passionate about education and empowerment, Natalie has worked with countless clients to help them take control of their mobility, reduce pain and live more active, fulfilling lives.
When not working with clients, writing or continuing to expand their knowledge, Natalie enjoys time with their family including two very patient rescue Border Terriers Dexter & Midge who have been alongside them throughout this journey.
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